Cost of living in Darwin, Australia vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | + 20% | |||
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Food in Darwin (Australia) is 20% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (£10) | £10 | - 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (£7) | £5.65 | + 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.53 (£3.10) | £4.17 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.24 (£0.70) | £0.73 | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$5.83 (£3.27) | £2.75 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.88 (£2.74) | £1.92 | + 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (£4.58) | £5.41 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.49 (£2.52) | £1.89 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.87 (£2.17) | £0.81 | + 168% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.44 (£2.49) | £2.16 | + 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (£11) | £7 | + 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$4.07 (£2.28) | £1.92 | + 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.76 (£1.55) | £0.74 | + 108% | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in Darwin (Australia) is 10% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,560 (£1,436) | £1,367 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,691 (£949) | £832 | + 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$302 (£170) | £164 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,946 (£1,091) | £1,029 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,441 (£808) | £915 | - 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$202 (£113) | £156 | - 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$59 (£33) | £19 | + 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$677 (£380) | £340 | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$205 (£115) | £71 | + 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (£7) | £5.36 | + 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (£16) | £10 | + 61% | |
Clothes | + 35% | |||
Clothes in Darwin (Australia) is 35% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$126 (£70) | £49 | + 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$73 (£41) | £32 | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$141 (£79) | £54 | + 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$154 (£87) | £55 | + 59% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Darwin (Australia) is 28% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$31,135 (£17,463) | £22,837 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.46 (£0.82) | £1.23 | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$74 (£42) | £59 | - 30% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (£12) | £13 | - 10% | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Darwin (Australia) is 16% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (£6) | £2.90 | + 116% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$19 (£11) | £9 | + 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$73 (£41) | £75 | - 46% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (£4.02) | £2.74 | + 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.52 (£3.09) | £1.35 | + 129% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$9 (£5.09) | £2.57 | + 98% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.47 (£1.95) | £1.80 | + 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.03 (£2.26) | £1.49 | + 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (£15) | £11 | + 42% | |
Entertainment | + 42% | |||
Entertainment in Darwin (Australia) is 42% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$69 (£39) | £23 | + 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$38 (£21) | £22 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$133 (£74) | £100 | - 26% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$102 (£57) | £54 | + 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$14 (£8) | £8 | + 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.00 (£2.80) | £2.65 | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (£4.36) | £3.79 | + 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$603 (£338) | £295 | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.78 (£0.44) | £0.20 | + 120% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$88 (£49) | £35 | + 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$32 (£18) | £9 | + 91% | |
TOTAL | + 7% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Darwin (Australia) is 7% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,496 (AU$8,015) in Darwin to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £4,200 in Southend-on-Sea.
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